53 Point Inspection
1 Bodywork-underbody
2 Bodywork-Hinges and latches
3 Bodywork-sheet metal and bumpers
4 Seat and seat belt assemblies
5 Chassis frame componants
6 Mirrors
7 Glazing materials
8 Windshield Wiper, Washer and defroster
9 Speedometer
10 Lamps and reflectors
11 Headlamp aim
12 Fuel System components
13 Exaust systems components
14 Brakes-drums and discs
15 Brakes-friction materials
16 Brakes-hydraulic system components
17 Brakes- mechanical components
18 brakes- air system components
19 Brakes-Vacuum system components
20 Brakes-Parking brake performance,adjustment
21 Brakes-service brake performance,adjustment
22 Brakes-Emergency brake performance
23 Brakes-dual system warning
24 Horn
25 Accelorator linkage
26 Steering-Column and box
27 Steering-linkage
28 Steering-power assist
29 Suspension-ball joints
30 Suspension-springs
31 Suspension-other items
32 Neutral starting switch
33 Tires
34 Wheels-rims and fasteners
35 Trailer Hitches
36 Fifth wheel (truck-tractor)
37 Engine Performance-Engine Driveability/Performance
38 Engine Compartment-Hood release,hinges,prop rod
or gas struts provide proper operation
39 Check finish(rust or corrosion)
40 Engine condition- Valve covers and head gaskets in good
condition
41 condition of engine belts, automatic belt tensioner, hoses
and wires
42 Engine oil level/condition-check oil level,verify oil
clarity and viscosity
43 Engine coolant level/Condition-Check Radiator for leaks
and damage and ensure fan shroud is
securely in place
44 Air Filter Inspection-spection-Inspect
air filter/filter housing for
debris(leaves,bugs)
45 Automatic Transmission fluid level and condition
46 Fluid level meets manufacturer's specified level,
Clarity and viscosity
47 Washer fluid level- Inspect/Fill washer fluid reservoir
(front)/(rear, if equipped)
48 Engine Running, Noise, Vibration and Hardness
49 Check for fluid leaks or valvetrain noise
50 Valve cover/cylinder head/exhaust manifold gasket soundness
radiator/heater hoses condition
51 No squeaking belts
52 Instrument Panel- Electronic Instrument cluster, Head-up
Display operational(if equipped)
53 Audio System-Audio controls, Speakers, Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)
53 Point Inspection